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#2437 of 3,192 schools in MI
Gearing Elementary School
Elementary School · East China School District · Saint Clair, MI
An East China School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 NORTH CARNEY DR, Saint Clair, MI 48079
- Math 42% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 40% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gearing Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gearing Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Average366/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,313
Median home value
$276,600
Median rent
$1,090/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–4 | 2.0 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| East China Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Belle River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | Not available | 357 | Compare → |
| Palms Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | Not available | 237 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East China School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gearing Elementary School is listed in East China School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gearing Elementary School
Gearing Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Clair, MI, part of East China School District, serving approximately 350 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,437 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gearing Elementary School
What grades does Gearing Elementary School serve?
Gearing Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Gearing Elementary School?
Gearing Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gearing Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gearing Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gearing Elementary School rank in MI?
Gearing Elementary School ranks #2,437 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gearing Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gearing Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gearing Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gearing Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gearing Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gearing Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gearing Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gearing Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gearing Elementary School?
42.3% of students at Gearing Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (810) 676-1650
- Area population (ZIP 48079)
- 12,683
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48079; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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